WW2 German U-Boat Badge Lapel Pin

The WW2 German U-Boat Badge Lapel Pin represents the insignia awarded to crew members of Kriegsmarine submarines during the Second World War. Originally known as the “U-Boots-Kriegsabzeichen,” this badge was instituted on October 13, 1939, by the German Navy to recognize the service and achievements of U-Boat personnel. The design typically features a detailed submarine encircled by an oak leaf wreath, surmounted by the German eagle and swastika emblem. The lapel pin format is a miniature version intended for wear on civilian clothing, distinct from the full-size uniform award. Pins such as these are collected as historical artifacts connected to naval and military history. They provide insight into the symbols, honors, and organizational elements of the German Navy during the period. This lapel pin is a piece of twentieth-century military history and is of interest to collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of World War II memorabilia.